Let's Get Regulated (FLEX Schedule): Sensory Motor and Exercise Group

Learners are signing up for a four week FLEXIBLE schedule course. This course will NOT have live meetings. Instead, a weekly ~30 minute video will be posted within the Outschool classroom by Monday morning at 8am. Learners will have the week to access the video and complete all exercises and activities, as well as to post their feedback (i.e. video, photo, questions, etc) and engage in class discussion. 

"Let's Get Regulated (Flex Schedule): Sensory-Motor and Exercise Group" is led by a certified and licensed pediatric occupational therapist. Sensory-motor activities promote sensory regulation and motor-skill development, which are essential in childhood. Each week the class video will focus on a theme and incorporate a number of fun, interactive games, songs, and activities to get the children up and moving. In addition, children will be taught various strategies to use when they are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or upset. These tools will be reviewed and practiced throughout the video series and class to increase a child's comfort and independence utilizing these strategies in other settings. All exercises and activities will be explained and modeled during videos. This class is designed for children from 3-7 years of age, and open to all abilities. Repetition, cues, and encouragement will all be frequently offered within these fun, motivating videos.

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Course Syllabus and Posting Schedule:

Post One: 
On the start date of your course, your first recording will be posted to the classroom (average of 30 minutes) by 9am. Each additional lesson will be posted by 9am on Monday weekly. These will be unlisted youtube links.
Week 1: Animal theme with animal crawls, animal yoga with a story and songs, deep breathing technique
Week 2: Monster theme with monster facial expressions and big strong movements during songs and activities, self-love
Week 3: Bug theme with buggy movements and songs, practicing regulating heavy-work strategies and yoga
Week 4: Space theme with story and movement, "body check" regulation technique (while also integrating all calming strategies learned in previous weeks)

-Each week, the learner will be asked to reply to the lesson post with a photo or video of them completing one of the activities demonstrated in the pre-recorded lesson. Alternatively, they may summarize their favorite activity from the lesson. Teacher will provide praise and specific feedback. In addition, an additional resource or recommendation may be offered as needed.
-Students will be asked to reply to one of their peers with praise, encouragement, ask questions, etc. 


Post Two:
PDF to summarize the video lesson and provide 1-2 activities to complete at home. Learners will select one activity to post a photo or video to share their completed assignment.
Week 1- Flashcard game with animal movements
Week 2- Color and label your own “Glad Monster, Sad Monster”, Straw activity or game
Week 3- Insect yoga routine, Straw activity (i.e. blow the bugs)
Week 4- "Body Scan" visual

-Students will be asked to complete one of the recommended activities that week and post their completed work on the Outschool classroom. Teacher will reply to each student’s work and offer feedback. In addition, teacher may pose questions to promote interaction and critical thinking. 
-Students will be asked to reply to another learners’ post or work to provide encouragement, offer thoughts, ask questions, etc.


Post Three: Interactive activity (Format varies each week)
Week 1- Calming activity from Sesame Street (website will be shared) and learners will respond with their favorite calming activity from the website.
Week 2-  "Glad Monster, Sad Monster" coloring page
Week 3- Learners will create their own yoga routine using the provided template and bank of yoga poses
Week 4- Learners will use the provided template to label the body parts utilized during “body checks” and describe how each of their body parts currently feels. 

-Peer to peer interaction is required for this post. Each week, learners will be asked to reply to ONE of their peers. Specific feedback, praise, and their own demonstration of an activity are all acceptable, encouraged ways to interact.


Post Four:
Teacher will create a post toward the end of each week encouraging learners to ask the class questions, report activities they have enjoyed and benefit from, request extra support or resources for skills that have been challenging, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for group interaction and some critical thinking. The exact format of this discussion will be guided based on learner questions and concerns.

-Learners will be expected to reply if they have any questions or skills they found challenging. They will also be encouraged to reply to peer posts to offer support or feedback
-The teacher will reply with a short video lesson, link for a resource, or summary to target those specific area where a learner is struggling
-Brief office hours may be offered to independently address specific skills


The last week, the teacher will share a PDF reviewing important information from the course and provide a printable chart with 6 activities/strategies for sensory regulation. Learners will comment two activities that they will use next time they need to calm their bodies.


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Student interaction:
Students will be expected to read replies by other students. For each weekly teacher post/assignment, learners should respond to at least one other learner to offer support, feedback, encouragement, or critical thinking through questions. This means learners should be replying to a peer at least THREE times each week. For example, peer to peer interaction is required for the Interactive Assignment mid-week with specific details and guidelines to promote interactive discussions between peers. Lastly, learners will participate in a discussion toward the end of each week regarding activities and skills that each student finds to be the most challenging. This is an excellent opportunity for group interaction and some critical thinking. The exact format of this "end of the week" discussion will be based on learner questions and concerns.

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Instructor interaction:
In addition to posting videos, PDFs, assignments, and stimulating questions, I will also be monitoring the Outschool classroom regularly for comments or questions and ask for elaboration or clarification on student posts as necessary. Teacher MAY provide extra videos or individual live sessions (similar to office hours) to address questions or concerns.